. it has been downgraded to a tropical depression. bill has been upgraded to the first hurricane of the season. >> the golf is more primed than usualfor intensification this year. >> everyone hopes that hurricane bill will burn out in the atlantic. areas are bracing for the potential for a lot of rain from claudette. >> doug hill also has an eye on hurricane bill. will it had this way? >> there is no way to tell right now. let's look at this army full screen. hurricane bill is a category one .- i is category t the winds area .t 90 miles r hour. ion does out into saturday morning. it wllll be northwest of bermuda on saturday morning. could have dramatic impacts over permit to say that the storm track is

curate at this point is really rolling the dice. let's take a look at the graphic. we do know is over an area was dry air. it will move across progrsively warmer water was less wind shear. it will intensify. whether it will threaten the u.s. remains to be seen. it is the first one. it is a big one. he is one that we will watch every single day. a storm this large is one that we will watch for you. he could have a big affect on any land mass that it hits. >> you can get the complete forecast for our area at any time by going to the weather section on our web site at wjla.com and assistant wrestling coach was arrested in an internet sex sting. they say he had a sexual conversations summer he thought was a 14-year-old girl. she turned out to be an undercover detective. he is being held without bond.

a killer is loose after a deadly attack in college park. it happened just blocks away from the university of maryland campus. iraq has more on the frightening scene. >> it was just -- -- we have more of a frightening scene. >> it happened near the gas pumps at the 7-eleven. the car stopped at the gas pumps. two victims rolled out. >> it was a horrifying sight. the two men lay unconscious on the asphalt as though they had tumbled from their car. there were both taken to hospitals. the 28-year-old man was pronounced dead. as word spread through the resintial corner of college park, the head of the neighborhood watch tried to ease the fears. >> crime is everwhere. these things happen everywhere. we need to stay together and

stay strong. we need to stay bill vigilant -- we need to stay vigilant and protect each other. >> they say it started at this house 1 mile away on hallway -- hollywood road. there may have been a domestic dispute. all involved are being questioned. the neighbors say it does provide some comfort. >> we hope this is an isolated incident. that is what i make of it. try not to get too afraid of any one thing. but this is a non-pilot neighborhood. we have not had a violent crime here in 42 years. i have lived here 42 years. it just does not happen. >> the second victim is being described as a 19-year-old man. we're told he is expected to survive the stab wounds. they're only being described as hispanic men. the police have not been able to release the identities because ey have had trouble reaching the next of kin. police have arrested a

former montgomery county student after he allegedly made threats leading to an evacuation this morning. police received a call reporting eh s othne cap osn the campus with a gun. they the theisng and soin vea investigato thethe 911 called to the phone of dan lee. undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. this happened at the intersection of 22nd and alabama ave. there is no word on the injuries of the child. getting a parking ticket is never found. when it is something that is not your fault, it can be infuriating. john is on your side with what some say is an unfair way for the city to make money. >> there are about 13,000 parking meters in the city. on any given day, about 2% of

them are broken. this weekend, we witnessed two drivers getting tickets for parking at the broken meters. the city now says it was a mistake. broken parking meters are hard to miss. >> they do not care. >> it is difficult to know what to do when you park at one. she and her daughters. it is meter near the top verizon center this weekend. she was given a ticket for parking at an expired meter. >> it is a shame. they did not say it was broken. >> we tested the meter ourselves. as you can clearly see, it was not working. three days later, it is still out of order. >> we put coins in. it continued to bleed. we will still get a ticket. >> authorities tell us a person should only be ticketed at a broken meter if the park longer than the allotted time. that was not the case in this two-hour spot. >> we encourage them to call the

phone number on the meter. >> then there is the issue of the machines almost magically self correcting themselves. >> if it looks like it is broken, they walk away. they come back and have been ticketed. >> this delivery man says he has had his share of broken meter drama. he has been told to call the telephone number but it's a ticket anyway. >> if you want to buy the ticket, you have to take a day off work to go to the hearing. you might have to sit there all day long. >> they say they are working on getting all the meters with the self-correcting mechanism off the street. if you report a broken meter, it is supposed to be fixed within 72 hours. ms. harrison says that she will definitely dispute her ticket. >> get your car quick. there is another alert for d.c. residents. trash pickup will begin one hour earlier this week. the cruise will be in neighborhoods starting at 6:00 a.m. because of the heat and

pour their quality. they suggest putting out the trash out the evening before the collection date. there is focus on the public auction for health care. they say it will provide insurance for millions of americans while controlling costs. the white house is hinting they may back off of the idea is to prevent health care bill from being passed. the president spoke from the vfw national convention today. >> there has been so much misinformation about reform. one thing that reform will not change is veterans' health care. no one is going to take away your benefits. that is the plain and simple truth. >> a new option seems to be gaining popularity now. supporters say that the competition would force private insurance to bring down the costs. critics say there is no proof it will work. we will hear more about this coming up at 6:00 tonight. you may want to keep a close

eye on your credit statement. federal prosecutors are charging a miami man with conspiring to steal one and 30 million credit card numbers. investigators said that albert gonzales targeted people at 711 and a supermarket chain. he is awaiting trial in new york for allegedly trying to hack into a computer network. students return to school one week from today. one school will not be ready for them. we are live at eastern high school. the students will be learning in trailers? >> this is it. this is eastern high school. it is called the pride of capitol hill. the entire school has moved out of the school building and into this complex. it is a complex of modular classrooms and trailers connected by a boardwalk. it is one of the many places

where they were getting ready for school next monday. there's a boardwalk between the pods. there is a plastic roof over a wooden structure and 40 trailers assembled to serve as a school for 450 students. that is eastern high school for the entire year while the old school that was built in 1923 undergoes renovation. for the head of school facilities, this is just another example of the system finally getting in place. >> the summer is not as rough as it was before. >> the teachers came back to work today. about half a dozen schools are newly renovated or new facilities. at one school, they seemed delighted, especially with the details like marble floors and tiles from china. >> we are thrilled. the building is gorgeous. the city has invested millions of dollars on a brand new school for the kids of trinidad.

>> it is breathtaking. it is what an educational center should look like. >> the teachers began decorating the classrooms to dazzle the students. at eastern, there is mixed reviews from the students. most kids were excited about something different. >> i like it. it is ok. it will be a new experience to be in the trailers. >> it is nice and decent. it is better than it was in the school building. >> eastern will still use the old gymnasium for sports, banned, and as a cafeteria. some teachers privately complained about the structure and ask of the exposed wood made a fire hazard. the talk about moving around when it is cold outside. the school is supposed to be finished one year from this month in august of 2010.

coming oup, as promised families new homes but stole their money. >> will tell you what a mother said right before she was kidnapped off the street. >> animal ctrol workers said there was nothing they could do about the situation. >> i think the general public will think it is just a ploy. >> there are new questions about michael

michael vick will be practicing with the philadelphia eagles. he says he has changed. he says that he can hope. did he says he hopes to change others as well. >> there is no way of explaining the hurt and guilt that i felt. >> interview last night, michael vick took responsibility for the dog fighting ring. >> the first day i walked into prison and they slammed the door, i knew the magnitude of the decisions i had made.

>> he was convicted for training dogs in death matches and killing those who did not perform. some of the dogs are being rehabilitated at the animal sanctuary in utah. one of the dogs is now terrified of people. >> he is now working with the humane society. >> he has made appearances for us in atlanta and chicago. he has spoken to men who were involved in dogfighting. he delivered a pretty good message. >> is it heartfelt or just good public relations? forgiveness may take awhile for some. >> i think the general public will think it is just a ploy. >> i think he deserves a second chance. >> this young athlete thinks his story will resonate. >> he had a great life. he was really famous. he was one of the best football

players. because of the dogfighting, it all just one way. >> the jermaine society expects vic -- the humane society expects him to make two appearances each month. police in georgia are searching for a missing mother. she has been taking a nightly wa while tking to her boyfriend. the boyfriend told police she complained about a car that was following her. there was a scuffle. she screamed. a man down your phone on friday. there was no sign of cornwell. -- a man found her phone on friday, but there was no sign of her. >> i need my baby back. we all need her back. we believe we're going to get her back. >> her heart broken family says that the self own was found on the main highway.

that is giving them some hope that she is alive and being held somewhere in could be released. michael jackson's faher says that he will be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday. his motherstill wants control of his estate. she says the executors' do not have his best interests at heart. they say they create a plan with michael involving interests that will turn a profit. the judge will rule on some of the merchandising deals today. firefighters are gaining ground on the wild fires in california. there were evacuation orders for about 2000 residents in the santa cruz mountains. another 500 are being told to stay away. the blaze started on wednesday. it has burned about 10 square miles. the lockheed fire is one of 11 burning in the state. the rain is moving in from the east. >> it looks that way.

things are stuck in a typical august weather pattern right now. torms will cool things off for us. let's get started with the roof top gear from arlington. -- let's get started with the view from the roof here in arlington. it is humid. no ietty typicals ust agusterftn dra e a few de average. i kep ing thwi ll h twwe weuausy have. uait is 90 deges in upper ma rlborough. the heat index sa li feel like it is here are some rain totals. this is from cletuted.they had l totals. they had over 2 inches in pensacola.

they had a little bit less in canton. we are tracking some of the rain that has moved across. there still some bands of showers and thunderstorms coming across the deep sth. this will not affect us. what may affect as is out there. there will be two cold front moving our way over the next few days. we have hot temperatures. the average height is now 86 degrees. fairfax is 91. there is plenty of hot stuff around the mid-atlantic. these areas have been scraping hard to find anything to call a hot day. they have won today. showers are starting to take over while the temperatures fall. this is a cool, dry air mass.

it is heading here. it will take its time. it will probably be the weekend before it arrives. we will have the committee for the next few days. the first cold front will just get close to us. the stronger cold front will move through it and get rid of this and get us some nicer weather. this is rotating and moving in off the atlantic. that is about all we see for this evening. the bermuda high pressure system is increasing the heat and humidity. we could have rain as early as tomorrow afternoon. bill is a category one hurricane. it is missing it by 6 miles per hour. as it moves to the north and west, that will be the story over the next few days. for me that could be close to the center truckline.

it could affect us. -- bermuda could be close to the center tra. the trend is for to curve more north and west. we will keep a close eye on it. it will be 86 midday tomorrow. there will be a change in those numbers after wednesday. temperatures will start to drop. it will be another hot and humid day tomorrow. the cold front will arrive for the weekend. six singles will try their luck at dating in the dark. it's awkward between one couple. >> he did not say "let's kiss." he just insinuatedi . >> i feel like we need to get to know each other. >> you can see if he wins her over tonight at 9:00 tonight.

then stick around for abc 7 news at 11:00. [laughter] coming up, local homeowners who lost more than $3 million to an accused con man will tell their stories. >> there is a movement to boycott a popular local grocery store. >> it is one of the ugliest things i have ever seen. he took over my home. >> we will tell you why it took six

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empty-handed. they told her she would be put on the waiting list for a cage and left. animal control says that running out of cages is not uncommon. they are only used as a backup plan. >> if we go to the house, we go to catch it. >> butler says she was left with no option but to take it on herself. she bought a cage, set it up, and waited days until it surfaced place last night -- surfaced late last night. >> it is not safe to live with something like that. my dog got it. my baby army could be next. >> animal control picked it up to be tested for rabies. they said they followed standard procedure and responded in order that the call was received. >> they have to run the calls according to the way they come in. it takes a while. >> she says she is still shaken

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you are watching abc 7 news at 5:00, on your side. he promised to build homes in prince george's county. prosecutors say it was a scam. his victims are telling their stories. his name is leon coleman. he is accused oftealing more than $3 million. >> it is money the victims say they will never get back. they did get some peace of mind today. he was sentenced to more than one decade behind bars. it could not come soon enough for those who said they have lost so much. for glenn miller, owning a home was part of the american dream. that dream turned into a nightmare when he paid thousands to a developer to build a home.

he never got a house. he is now out thousands of dollars. his credit is ruined. >> it is embarrassing. you save all of your money. you try to do the right thing. >> the financial hard have also been a strain on the nine other families that contracted with coleman. each of the families got construction loans. he cashed the checks. the construction never began. >> words cannot describe what we have gone through. >> he apologized to the victims and his family. he said he never intended to do anything wrong all while maintaining his innocence. the judge sentenced him to 12 years in jail and restitution. >> it is sort of the first case of this kind. >> the victims of hope it will give him time to think about the families that he has hurt. >> i think it was sufficient for

the crime. >> i wish you could've gotten more. he was found guilty twice already. he had an opportunity to least try to pay something back. >> another defendant in the case was supposed to appear today for a status hearing but did not show. the judge has now issued a bench warrant for her. fredericksburg police are warning residents about a man br whwhe oktoe a home ntod ned early this hap morning h in1 1001100 boclk. a girl ie idnsmethe ho said that she woke up ta o anmchokcing her.sh e e amreed. the suspect escaped oretuhr tghe window. the girhadt scratches on her face and bruises on her throat. the attacker is still on the run. their six confirmed cases of the h11 virus.

the dogs and died. the county says it has closed down the tunnel and we -- has closed down the channel - kennel. call your veterinarian if you suspect that your dog may be sick. humans cannot catch the dog flu but can pass on the virus. a work crew accidently drove through a 20-inch water main along route 128. it has cut off water to dozens of customers and slowdown traffic. we have a live with the damage. >> the contractor drilling at about noon today tore into the water main. e work crews are out here still digging. they have to go down about 6 feet before they can repair the broken line. you concede that traffic is still moving might be slow. -- you can see that traffic is

still moving mighty slow. >> theyave to pump out gallons of water to repair a ruptured line. jodie has been without water. she is dreading a hot, dry night. >> we have a little bit of water for the dog inside. we have a family around here that have well water. we will be going down to their house for showers and to get water to bring home. >> more than 50 customers lost water, including businesses at a shopping center. the customers left hungry and thirsty. >> wanted to go to starbucks. it was closed. it was weird. >> some businesses stayed open even though they do not expect water until tomorrow morning. >> we will have to close early. officials expect to have the broken main repaired and water restored by about midnight.

that is their most optimistic prediction. reporting live for abc 7 news. let's check on the other roads in the area. there is a new crash on the outer beltway in bethesda that is causing delays. it is that connecticut ave. the accident was between connecticut and 355. it was moved to the right shoulder. the lanes are open. the inner loop those past connecticut and toward northbound 95. there's more to lay with the traffic coming towards university boulevard. there is a crash between the beltway and rte. 212. on 270, there was the earlier crash in frederick county. everything is gone now.

it is still slower than normal up to north of 121. let's head out to 395. from seminary road to duke street, the pachas been slow. there's a big delay from the belt way down. a broken-down truck is in the right-hand lane. back to you. coming up at 5:00, a boycott against wholefoods is in the works. see what is making some customers so upset. >> there is a new way to fight phobias. virtual reality is helping people live a better life. >> there is a lot of confusion about a beltway exit ramp that is closed for construction. we're on y o a at your chevy dealer.

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it was not helping. >> that changed when she heard about a treatment involving virtual reality. >> you are now walking toward the plane. what is your anxiety level? >> about a 3. >> with the help of a computer program and the display, people can experience their fears virtually. the computer program allows therapists to help in areas that are often difficult to replicate in real life. >> we cannot just go on a plane and sit on it for one hour. we cannot always have a big enough audience for people to approach their fear of public speaking. >> the therapy is intensive. they see a therapist 2 to 4 times each week. >> what is your anxiety level right now? >> it is a two. >> terrific.

>> she is taken one trip on an airplane. she is eagerly planning her next one. >> i am choosing to go to new yrk by plane. it is exciting. >> therapists say after the program, about 70% said that they are completely over their fears. the other 30% said they are much better. allison sterling for 87 years. drinking is not just a problem in college. many adults are also putting their health at risk. are you going to stop shopping here? >> we will have to see where that goes. >> some previously loyal customers are planning to boycott acot

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does not show the impact. the group protesting the business just might. it already has 11,000 members. the shoppers are going to go elsewhere because of an opinion piece written by the sea of criticizing the obama health care reform plan. >> i was not offended by the article at all. >> i do not agree with him. that is not going to stop me from shopping at whole foods. >> customers that we talked to were surprised that some were ditching the chain. the response to the article highlights the heated fight over health-care reform. >> it comes down to a lot of things. it represents a lot of thin that i would like to support. >> he offers eight steps to improving care without major changes. he says he does not believe health care is an intrinsic right, but says instead it

is an individual responsibility. some say he is going against the liberal base that made his store so successful. >> i do not agree that we can afford to let people get sick and not be treated. >> are you going to stop shopping here? >> we will have to see where it goes. >> many are taking their business elsewhere hoping to hurt profits. last quarter, they turned in a $2 billion profit. we spoke to a representative of the store. they say they are sorry if they offended customers or employees and that he was expressing his personal opinion. >> if you would like to read the editorial about health care that is causing so much controversy, go to the web sites mentioned on air section of wjla.com a new study finds that drinking is a concern among

middle-aged americans. 23% of men and 9 percent of women said they consumed more than five drinks each day. experts say it is more common in men but more troubling with women and were more likely to hide it. >> i spent the entire hour of the orientation in the school bathroom on the floor. i was sick. ot me, that was tm eg oingff the end. >> she went on to say that she's been clean and sober for two years now. area schools are getting ready to fight a second wave of swine flu this fall. students will be asked to stay home if they have a fever. at school, they will be kept in the office until a parent can get them. in montgomery county, each school must have its own plan. teachers have to come up with lessons that can be put on li and printed out if the schools have to close. federal officials said that

closing the schools should be a last resort. sudden infant death syndrome claims the lives of thousands of infants each year. new research finds more than 1/3 of photographs in magazines marketed to women showed babies in unsafe sleep environments. that increase the risk of infant death. toeduce the risk, the american academy of pediatrics recommends that babies sleep on thee ir bas and tell parents to avoid soft bedding and sleek surfaces. as many as 90% of women have cellulite. it forms when skin loses elasticity and large fat cells form. they say that smoking can also contribute to the problem. exercise can help to reduce the appearance. cosmetic procedures are also available. but no treatment is permanent.

16 people make of the biggest ever cast for the new season of "dancing with the stars." tom delay and others will be in the cast. donny osmond and kelly osborn, michael irvin, and others will be involved in the new season. coming up tonight at 6:00, health care protests heat up in arizona desert. we will tell you why one man decided to carry and assault weapon among the protesters. >> popular magazine prepares to file for bankruptcy. all that is coming up at 6:00. >> let's check in with downhill

in the weather center. -- let's check in with doug hill in the weather center. >> hurricane i blalmy turn into rrmar humaicane over the weekend. thisis r the camera out in bethesda. watch the bottom of the screen. things will be chaninuqi en g t s it it is t . -- is of lelitt bit muggy. here is the latest on bill. it is a hurrica -- is category one hurricane. youy ncede the projections that will turn into a category two roghr tonit or tor aoro powerful hurricane -- a powerful one will pass through

tomorrow mornng. it is impossible to extrapolate the track. it is close enough that to stay on this thing to see where it will wind up. we will do that for you. let's go to the graphics. we have an ideal set up with a dry air weakening. everything is set up for it to have a big effect over bermuda and points to the west. the bermuda high it is pumping up the heat and humidity. there will be more widespread showers and storms. it will be 93 degrees tomorrow. back to you. the nationals are on the clock. they have until midnight to decide if the no. 1 pick in the major-league draft -- it does

not look good. if the nationals do not sign him, they lose the rights to him. i think that would be a public- relations disaster. they failed to sign the top pick last year. washington still has the worst record in all baseball. we will talk more about this coming up at 6:00. >> michael vick is still a hot topic on the talk shows. you may or may not believe he deserves a second chance. michael vick was back on the field with the eagles today. he's trying to acclimate himself to the nfland the quarterback position. mcnabb is trying to help him. >> you have to be excited about his wok ethic and attitude. hopefully, he will contribute to the team. everybody has been pretty much impressed with the way has been handling himself. >> he can say anything he wants, but it is still philadelphia.

you know there will be a quarterback controversy. >> they were back on the field after the disappointing show in baltimore. the veterans to get to the rookies. they tied them to the goalpost in 100-degree weather. there is nothing quite like rookie hazing. >> i did not have anything to do with that. they are just enjoying each other. >> i do not know. i plead the fifth. [laughter] they are out there having a conversation with each other. they are asking for gatorade. we got aall to get them ready. we got them ready. we got thefired up and ready to go. the rest is history. >> the veterans are taking the

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the cash for clunkers has been a big success for car dealers. >> some charities say it is costing them money. natasha's is tell us -- is here to tell us why. >> in may be good for car dealerships, but it is hurting charities that rely on card donations. these flowers are being taken care of by a woman with mental disabilities. the flowers that she maintains will decorate the outside of the kennedy center. it is a job for a non-profit in prince george's county that helps people with disabilities to get work. >> i like the people i work with. they are nice to me. >> the chair depends on donations. the charity depends upon the

nations. since people are cashing in their cars, donations are down. donations drop by 25% this year. >> there is but a cutback in transportation and staffing. we cannot function if we do not have the money to support us. >> the donated cars are also used to shuttle employees who cannot navigate the bus. it gives independence to eople like her who have worked in the greenhouse for five years. >> i like the work. i come to work every day. it is my job. >> nonprofits are hoping that a tax donations for carter nations will increase soon. they say that will give people a competitive choice when it comes to the nations. natasha. for abc said the news. coming up at 6:00, there are more heated protests over health care. >> the first unnamed hurricane

of the season makes a move in the atlantic. we had our eye on bill. live and in high definition, this is abc seven news at 6:00, on your side. >> ther could be a compromise on the health care horizon. >> president obama spoke to veterans today. there were protests that followed. rebecca has the details. >> the temperature on the health-care debate continues to rise during the august recess. the president took his message to veterans. members of congress are trying new ways to tone down the volume at town hall. president of, received applause with his message to the veterans of foreign wars. >> there has been so much misinformation out there. let me say tis. one thing that reform will not change as veterans' health care. no one is one to take away your benefits. no one is one to take away your benefits. that is the plain and simple